What areas in Georgia are flooded?
What areas in Georgia are flooded?
Here are the top five cities and towns in Georgia that have the highest number of properties at risk of flooding:
- Atlanta: 14,227 properties in 2020.
- Savannah: 13,488 properties in 2020.
- Augusta-Richmond: 9,494 properties in 2020.
- Columbus: 8,851 properties in 2020.
- St. Simons: 8,442 properties in 2020.
Is Georgia at sea level?
Much of Georgia’s shoreline lies just a few feet above sea level, putting barrier islands and coastal communities at risk for more frequent flooding, intensified storm surges and saltwater intrusion into low-lying areas.
Has Georgia ever had a flood?
Like many states, Georgia has experienced its share of floods. In fact, it isn’t uncommon for communities in the state to suffer some level of flooding whenever it rains. The top causes for flooding in Georgia are rain, urban floods, flash floods, river overflow, hurricanes and tropical storms, and dam/levee failure.
When was the last time Georgia flooded?
September 15-22, 2009
| Douglas County Post Road 1 mile South of I20 (Courtesy AJC) | Flooded Subdivision Cobb County (Brant Sanderlin) |
|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River Covers Six Flags (Courtesy AJC) | Downtown Connector Just North of International Blvd Ellis St Interchange (Courtesy AJC) |
Is Atlanta in a flood zone?
In addition to the wildfire risk described above, Atlanta has moderate risk from flooding. To learn more details about its flood risk, damage estimates, and solutions visit Atlanta’s Flood Factor® page. 12,420 properties in Atlanta are likely to be severely affected by flooding over the next 30 years.
Will Atlanta be underwater?
As Atlanta Agent Magazine points out, Zillow has estimated that two million homes—and 36 costal cities—will be submerged and lost by 2100 if oceans rise by six feet, as scientists are estimating. And you thought Atlanta’s housing crunch was tough right now?
Does it flood in Atlanta?
Overall, Atlanta has a moderate risk of flooding over the next 30 years, which means flooding is likely to impact day-to-day life within the community.
